Husqvarna 150BT
#13 in BackpackFull review
A budget backpack blower for homeowners who want the load on their back and high air speed for loosening debris, more than raw airflow.
Amazon $375$375
The Husqvarna 150BT rates 2.7 among backpack leaf blowers; the Husqvarna 125B rates 2.4 among handheld ones. The Husqvarna 125B costs $155.01 less ($219.99 vs $375).
Husqvarna 125B
#25 in HandheldFull review
A low cost gas handheld with cruise control for small to medium yards, best bought with Husqvarna premix to get the 5 year warranty.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (backpack and handheld), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own style peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Husqvarna 150BT | Husqvarna 125B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 38 $0.83 per CFM ($375, 452 CFM) | 37 $0.52 per CFM ($219.99, 425 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 0 452 CFM | 6 425 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 100 270 mph air speed | 29 130 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 47 21.9 lb | 37 9.4 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 150BT | Husqvarna 125B | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 452 CFM | 425 CFM |
| Air speed | 270 mph | 130 mph |
| Blowing force | 22 N | 12.5 N |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | 110 dB(A) | 94 dB(A) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 51.7 cc, 2-stroke | 28 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | ||
| Style | Backpack | Handheld |
| Weight | 21.9 lb | 9.4 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |